Bonnybridge vs Clackmannan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Clackmannan is about 0% cheaper on average. Bonnybridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bonnybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bonnybridge
£165,479
Clackmannan
£165,447
Crime Rate
Bonnybridge
479.4
Clackmannan
1175.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bonnybridge
94.7%
Clackmannan
65.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bonnybridge
394.2
Clackmannan
426.3
EPC Rating
Bonnybridge
58.3
Clackmannan
68
Median Income
Bonnybridge
£32,535
Clackmannan
£35,632
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Clackmannan is £165,447, which is 0% less than Bonnybridge at £165,479. The most affordable entry point in Bonnybridge is a flat at £99,408, while in Clackmannan it is a flat at £93,205.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 8% pricier in Bonnybridge (£152,054 vs £140,514).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bonnybridge prices grew faster — 144% vs 140%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Bonnybridge (479.4 per 1,000) compared to Clackmannan (1,175.9 per 1,000), a 145% difference. The most common crime category in Bonnybridge is other-crime, while in Clackmannan it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bonnybridge's most common crime is other crime; in Clackmannan it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandBonnybridge has 94.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 65.2% in Clackmannan. Bonnybridge has 59 schools in total, while Clackmannan has 24.
Bonnybridge School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clackmannan School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bonnybridge | Clackmannan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 24 |
| Primary | 50 | 20 |
| Secondary | 9 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 65.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Clackmannan offers faster average downloads at 426.3 Mbps, compared to 394.2 Mbps in Bonnybridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Bonnybridge and 95.6% in Clackmannan. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Bonnybridge and 82.6% in Clackmannan.
Clackmannan is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (426 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Clackmannan are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68 (band D) versus 58.3 (band D) in Bonnybridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bonnybridge and £1,277 in Clackmannan. 42.7% of homes in Bonnybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 34.4% in Clackmannan.
Bonnybridge has more energy-efficient housing — 42.7% reach band C or above, vs 34.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,632 in Clackmannan and £32,535 in Bonnybridge. The median age is 41.5 in Bonnybridge and 45.1 in Clackmannan. Employment rates stand at 70.4% in Bonnybridge and 77.9% in Clackmannan. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Bonnybridge versus 64.7% in Clackmannan.
| Indicator | Bonnybridge | Clackmannan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,660 | 3,240 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,535 | £35,632 |
| Employment Rate | 70.4% | 77.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 25.6% |
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